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Corrie Lochan is a retreat for those inspired by the natural
world. This area offers peace and tranquillity with
interests for all tastes, geology, archaeology an area
steeped in history and legend. Durness is an
ideal place to explore the solitude of the Highlands, to watch the varied
wildlife and birds, or enjoy a spot of fishing or golf. Being on the “corner”
of Scotland, Durness makes an ideal base for touring the rest of the North
West Highlands, a vast area of outstanding natural beauty.
The area has a path net work of
walks and a Ranger Service based in the
Tourist Information Centre offering
guided walks. There are more demanding
hill walks, fishing, golf, amazing beaches, a haven for bird
watchers and a paradise for lovers of the multitude of wild
flowers. The most north westlry point and lighthouse at Cape
Wrath is accessible by passenger ferry and minibus and Smoo
Cave
opens as a large
cavern in the lime stone cliffs over sixty metres long,
forty metres wide and an entrance arch over fifteen metres
high.
About
half a mile on is the Balnakeil Craft village. A
post World War II military encampment that has been converted into a Craft
Village. These former military buildings have been taken over by a loose
collective of artists and crafts people The Balnakeil Craft village which was
established in 1964 provides an outlet for the sale of local arts and crafts.
In May is the Cape Wrath Challenge , a week of running
events, in July the Durness Highland Gathering and in
September the local Food Festival. For Further
information visit the associated sites
The very far north has
an appeal all year if the traveller is not looking for
guaranteed good weather. The climate creates a dynamic
landscape with a vibrant and lively character. Light
alterations constantly create new and varied panoramas.
Large, immense dark starry skies and short days with
intermittent light sequences that can make the landscape
appear ever changing. A break in a wet, gloomy day can bring
alterations to the light and surroundings that can only be
appreciated by experience. The long dark nights offer an
unrivalled opportunity for spectacular shows of the northern
lights. In contrast the summer months bring long days with
nearly constant daylight at mid summer. |
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